Pollack v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States

Lewis (David C.), J.

This trial is the second presentation of a controversy based on the same insurance policy.

In July, 1935, the plaintiff commenced similar actions against both insurance companies seeking payment of the disability allowances for certain months prior thereto. Upon that occasion the Equitable Life Assurance Society settled the action before the trial. The action against the Manhattan Life Insurance Company proceeded to trial before a judge and jury on the 21st day of October, 1935, and resulted in a verdict in favor of the defendant.

The complaints in the actions before this…